The cardiology team at Bon Secours Dublin undertake Ambulatory Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring which is a non-invasive method to obtain blood pressure recordings over a 24 hour or 48 hour period. It involves wearing a small cuff around the arm which is then attached to a small monitoring device worn on a belt.The cuff will automatically inflate at regular intervals throughout the 24 hour period. Throughout the day this will be every 20 minutes and after 10pm this will be hourly.
This consistent and regular interval monitoring allows ‘white coat hypertension’ to be eliminated when blood pressure can increase due to being in a medical environment and also for hypertension to be measured effectively. Results can determine if medication intervention is required to control blood pressure and also to evaluate the effectiveness of current medication.
You are advised to continue with your regular day so a true 24 hour review can be obtained. Once the monitor is returned, the measurements are downloaded and reviewed in the Cardiology Department.
The results will be sent directly to your referring doctor.
